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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,276.85, 7,280.58 and 3,122.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,276.85, 7,280.58 and 3,122.99 is: 4,308.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,276.85 : 7,280.58 = 3,122.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,276.85/7,280.58 = 3,122.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,276.85x = 7,280.58 × 3,122.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,276.85x = 22,737,178.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,737,178.53/5,276.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,308.85

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